Electricity Control Board

16 Oct

Electricity industry to explore AI solutions for sustainable supply

ObserverNational NewsElectricity Control Board, ESI Forum

Niël Terblanché While Namibia navigates the complexities of energy supply and consumption, the electricity supply industry (ESI) aims to position itself as a leader in adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and smart solutions to provide efficient, affordable, and sustainable electricity. In this regard, the Electricity Control Board (ECB) of Namibia announced in a statement on Wednesday that it is set to host the 9th edition of the ESI Forum and sports games in Otjiwarongo on 24 October. According to the ECB’s chief executive officer Robert Kahimise, this year’s forum, themed “Delivering the Promise: Using Smart Solutions in an AI-Driven Environment to…

Electricity supply industry set for major upgrades

ObserverEnergy, National NewsElectricity Control Board, Promulgation of the Renewable Energy Grid Code

Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Electricity Control Board's (ECB) chief executive officer, Robert Kahimise, has called on players in the electricity supply industry to stay informed about the latest technology in the industry. Kahimise was speaking at the stakeholder workshop in Windhoek on Tuesday, which was focused on the review and update of the distribution grid code and connection code that took place. ‘’As you all know, the current distribution grid code was promulgated in 2018 and has not been reviewed since then. However, there have been a lot of changes and technological advancements in the electricity supply industry, amongst others including…